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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,630 and 235,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,630 and 235,184 is: 344,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,630 : 235,184 = 235,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,630/235,184 = 235,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,630x = 235,184 × 235,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,630x = 55,311,513,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,311,513,856/160,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,341.12

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